| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 37 degrees, fair, 5 mph wind. |
| Indianapolis won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Andre Crawford kicked off 56 yards from the HOU35. Stevie Garcia returned the ball 22 yards to the IND31. Tackled by Les Seaman. |
1-10-IND31 (1Q: 14:36) George Madison ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna. Key block delivered by Cody Poore.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Barber |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Madison | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | --- |
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2-4-IND37 (1Q: 14:09) Dusty Cruse sacked by CB Tanner Cichanski for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Cody Poore.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | LCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| --- | RCB T.Cichanski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| --- | NB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| --- | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-IND31 (1Q: 13:30) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Craig Harvey for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Shaquille George, assisted by CB Jesse Radda. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Harvey gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Madison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Solano | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB K.Stargell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU46 (1Q: 12:45) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Geoff Monroe, assisted by S Junior Jarzyna.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Spy | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Weber |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU45 (1Q: 12:22) Dusty Cruse pass was dropped by WR Dusty Nybo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-HOU45 (1Q: 12:13) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Dusty Nybo for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone, assisted by CB Tanner Cichanski. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Nybo gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Barber | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | --- | | RB G.Madison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Solano | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB K.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU26 (1Q: 11:40) Dusty Cruse pass completed to RB Gavin Houshmandzadeh for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda, assisted by CB Tanner Cichanski. Houshmandzadeh gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-HOU19 (1Q: 10:56) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna, assisted by DT Les Seaman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Barber |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Stone | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-HOU17 (1Q: 10:15) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran a draw inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski. Key block delivered by Cody Poore.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | DB K.Stargell | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU11 (1Q: 09:43) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Les Seaman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Barber |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | --- | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-HOU11 (1Q: 08:58) Dustin Garcia ran a reverse around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Garcia | Ball Carrier | --- | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | DB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-HOU14 (1Q: 08:30) Play-Action. Dusty Cruse pass completed to RB George Madison for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski. Madison gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Madison | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Meyer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB D.Solano | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-HOU11 (1Q: 08:01) Marco Burden attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 3, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 07:56) Marco Burden kicked off 65 yards from the IND35. Vince Parham returned the ball 21 yards to the HOU21. Tackled by Dustin Garcia. |
1-10-HOU21 (1Q: 07:28) Play-Action. Ernie Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ralph Waddle. CB Artie Perez defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-10-HOU21 (1Q: 07:20) Earnest Upshaw pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Hunter Palmer. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Protect | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Double TE | +++ |
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3-10-HOU21 (1Q: 07:15) Ernie Upshaw sacked by DE Mitch Whipkey for a loss of 16 yards. Sack allowed by Archie Stuart. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Efrain Wiles on the HOU05.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB S.Powell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB D.Cobb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-HOU05 (1Q: 07:00) Play-Action. Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Craig Harvey. S Junior Jarzyna defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Garcia | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-HOU05 (1Q: 06:50) Dusty Cruse pass completed to RB Gavin Houshmandzadeh for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 9, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 06:50) Extra point by Marco Burden was good. Indianapolis 10, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 06:43) Marco Burden kicked off 72 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 06:43) Junior Dimick ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Shawn Powell, assisted by ILB Shannon O'Neill.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Hammond |
| +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-HOU21 (1Q: 06:13) Ernie Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brody Kernbach. OLB Shawn Powell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-HOU21 (1Q: 06:04) Ernie Upshaw pass was dropped by TE Hunter Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Protect | --- | MLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB A.Perez | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB D.Cobb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | RCB B.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-14-HOU21 (1Q: 05:58) Damian England punted 32 yards. Stevie Garcia returned the kick 17 yards to the HOU36. PENALTY: CB Blake Collier of Indianapolis was called for Offsides. |
| 4-9-HOU26 (1Q: 05:51) Damian England punted 57 yards. Stevie Garcia returned the kick 0 yards to the IND17. Tackled by Mo Dennis. |
1-10-IND17 (1Q: 05:42) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Dusty Nybo for 22 yards. Tackled by S Erick Strong. Nybo gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Barber | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND39 (1Q: 04:59) Play-Action. Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Craig Harvey for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Les Seaman. Harvey gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-IND43 (1Q: 04:24) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Emmanuel Barton. Key block delivered by Andy Cerda.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Spy | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Weber |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU45 (1Q: 03:46) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Craig Harvey for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Shaun Woodson. Harvey gained 8 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Andy Cerda of Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Barber | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Madison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Weber | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | --- | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-IND45 (1Q: 03:36) Dusty Cruse pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Garcia.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-IND45 (1Q: 03:27) Play-Action. Dusty Cruse pass completed to RB Gavin Houshmandzadeh for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Shaquille George. Houshmandzadeh gained 24 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Garcia | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | DB K.Stargell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 02:47) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Craig Harvey. DE Cory MacMath hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU33 (1Q: 02:42) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Dusty Nybo for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Geoff Monroe.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | --- | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU23 (1Q: 02:18) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Emmanuel Barton, assisted by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Barber |
| --- | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU22 (1Q: 01:41) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Weber |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| --- | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-HOU20 (1Q: 01:09) Play-Action. Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Stan Barber. DE Everett Harrison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Madison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Solano | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB K.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-HOU20 (1Q: 01:03) Marco Burden attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 13, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 00:56) Marco Burden kicked off 60 yards from the IND35. Vince Parham returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU28. Tackled by Shawn Powell. |
1-10-HOU28 (1Q: 00:22) Play-Action. Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. CB Daquan Cobb defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-10-HOU28 (1Q: 00:14) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Brody Kernbach for 27 yards. Tackled by S Ronald Midler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Kernbach gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-IND45 (2Q: 15:00) Jim Hamilton ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Roy Clouse. Key block delivered by Logan Woodard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Graham |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND32 (2Q: 14:28) Earnest Upshaw pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Hunter Palmer. DE Mitch Whipkey blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-10-IND32 (2Q: 14:21) Play-Action. Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brody Kernbach. CB Daquan Cobb hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-IND32 (2Q: 14:16) Play-Action. Ernie Upshaw sacked by OLB Shawn Powell and DT Roy Clouse for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Archie Stuart.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB L.Powe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | RCB D.Cobb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-IND35 (2Q: 13:48) Andre Crawford attempted a 52 yard field goal and it was blocked by Artie Perez. IND Logan Powe recovered the ball at the IND40 and returned it 27 yards. |
1-10-HOU33 (2Q: 13:37) George Madison ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Monty Rounds. Key block delivered by Carl Van Pelt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Barber |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Madison | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-HOU26 (2Q: 12:58) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon, assisted by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Barber |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-HOU24 (2Q: 12:32) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Doug Solano.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Barber |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | WLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB G.Monroe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-1-HOU24 (2Q: 11:49) Marco Burden attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 16, Houston 0 |
| (2Q: 11:41) Marco Burden kicked off 73 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 11:41) Ernie Upshaw kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Bruce Wynn.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Upshaw | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Dearth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| --- | 3tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle |
| +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Graham |
| +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Lewis |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU26 (2Q: 11:07) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to WR Vince Parham for -1 yards. Tackled by S Ronald Midler. Parham gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Graham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU25 (2Q: 10:20) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Ralph Waddle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Artie Perez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB D.Cobb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-HOU33 (2Q: 09:54) Damian England punted 43 yards. Stevie Garcia returned the kick -4 yards to the IND20. Tackled by Les Seaman. |
1-10-IND20 (2Q: 09:43) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Stevie Garcia for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Monroe. Garcia gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-IND35 (2Q: 09:06) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Geoff Monroe, assisted by S Junior Jarzyna.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Barber |
| --- | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Weber |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Spy | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Bidwell | In Box | --- | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-IND36 (2Q: 08:31) Malik Weber ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Les Seaman.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Spy | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh |
| +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | --- | | FB M.Weber | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-IND38 (2Q: 08:00) George Madison ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda, assisted by DE Everett Harrison. Houston's Brock Raag was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Madison | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Weber |
| +++ | WLB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-5-IND40 (2Q: 07:23) Chance Hardy punted 52 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 22 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Braden Hickman. Ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Roy Clouse at the HOU30. |
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 07:14) Dusty Cruse pass completed to TE Stan Barber for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski. Barber gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU12 (2Q: 06:54) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Dusty Nybo for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 22, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Nybo | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (2Q: 06:54) Extra point by Marco Burden was good. Indianapolis 23, Houston 0 |
| (2Q: 06:44) Marco Burden kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 06:44) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to TE Hunter Palmer for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Bruce Wynn. Palmer gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-2-HOU33 (2Q: 06:23) Play-Action. Earnest Upshaw pass completed to FB Mack Hammond for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bruce Kellenberger. Hammond gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | --- | | FB M.Hammond | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Double TE | +++ |
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1-10-HOU38 (2Q: 06:01) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Daquan Cobb. Parham gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Double SLOT | +++ |
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1-10-HOU50 (2Q: 05:38) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to RB Jim Hamilton for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Blake Collier. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-IND42 (2Q: 05:20) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to TE Hunter Palmer for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill, assisted by CB Blake Collier.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Man-to-Man | --- | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND34 (2Q: 04:55) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to TE Hunter Palmer for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Blake Collier. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Dimick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-IND31 (2Q: 04:39) Earnest Upshaw scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by S Bruce Kellenberger.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB N.Bronson | Double TE | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND18 (2Q: 04:16) Earnest Upshaw scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Bruce Wynn and assisted by ILB Shannon O'Neill.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Double SLOT | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-IND11 (2Q: 03:56) Ernie Upshaw scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Blake Collier.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | RCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-8-IND08 (2Q: 03:30) Earnest Upshaw pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Brody Kernbach. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Dimick | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | LCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-IND08 (2Q: 03:23) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to RB Junior Dimick for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Norbert Bronson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Dimick | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-IND01 (2Q: 03:04) Junior Dimick ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Shawn Powell.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Lewis |
| +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | MLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | WLB B.Wynn | In Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | SS R.Midler | In Box | +++ |
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| 4-3-IND03 (2Q: 02:39) Andre Crawford attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 23, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 02:33) Andre Crawford kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (2Q: 02:33) Dusty Cruse pass completed to RB Gavin Houshmandzadeh for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Monroe.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-IND33 (2Q: 02:04) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon, assisted by DT Les Seaman. Key block delivered by Braden Hickman. Indianapolis's Andy Cerda was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Barber |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-IND38 (2Q: 01:56) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Garcia. CB Jesse Radda defended the pass. PENALTY: S Junior Jarzyna of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Poore |
| --- | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND43 (2Q: 01:50) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Stan Barber. ILB Geoff Monroe defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-IND43 (2Q: 01:46) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Dusty Nybo for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Monroe.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU42 (2Q: 01:24) Play-Action. Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Gavin Houshmandzadeh. ILB Geoff Monroe defended the pass. PENALTY: S Junior Jarzyna of Houston was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Meyer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | --- | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-HOU37 (2Q: 01:24) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Stan Barber. ILB Geoff Monroe defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | LCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-HOU37 (2Q: 01:14) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dusty Nybo. DE Cory MacMath hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Protect | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB G.Monroe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-HOU37 (2Q: 01:06) George Madison ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Everett Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Barber |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Madison | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | WLB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-9-HOU41 (2Q: 00:45) Chance Hardy punted 33 yards. Vince Parham called for a fair catch at the HOU08. |
1-10-HOU08 (2Q: 00:38) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to RB Junior Dimick for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Artie Perez, assisted by S Ronald Midler.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Protect | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Deep Zone | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-8-HOU10 (2Q: 00:08) Junior Dimick ran a trap outside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Bill Zwillinger, assisted by DT Efrain Wiles. Key block delivered by Archie Stuart.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Lewis |
| --- | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Marco Burden kicked off 73 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 15:00) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to TE Hunter Palmer for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Norbert Bronson, assisted by ILB Shannon O'Neill. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: C Logan Woodard of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | NB D.Cobb | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Double SLOT | +++ |
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1-20-HOU15 (3Q: 14:52) Earnest Upshaw scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Artie Perez.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-17-HOU18 (3Q: 14:07) Ernie Upshaw scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ronald Midler.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | LCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | RCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-HOU19 (3Q: 13:25) Ernie Upshaw sacked by ILB Norbert Bronson for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Cristian Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Graham | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.Powell | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB A.Perez | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | LCB D.Cobb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-23-HOU12 (3Q: 12:56) Damian England punted 47 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the IND41. |
1-10-IND41 (3Q: 12:49) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Garcia. DE Everett Harrison drove right through Gavin Houshmandzadeh to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Protect | --- | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-IND41 (3Q: 12:42) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Leslie Burroughs for 37 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna. Burroughs gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Barber | Protect | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU22 (3Q: 12:04) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran a trap outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Monty Rounds. Key block delivered by Carl Van Pelt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | --- | | TE S.Barber |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU10 (3Q: 11:26) Dusty Cruse sacked by DT Monty Rounds for a loss of 4 yards. Rounds ran right past Tristan Mueller and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB G.Monroe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Madison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Weber | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-HOU14 (3Q: 10:41) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Stan Barber. ILB Geoff Monroe drove right through Andy Cerda to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| --- | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-HOU14 (3Q: 10:34) Dusty Cruse pass completed to RB George Madison for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Stargell.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Barber | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | --- | | RB G.Madison | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Weber | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Solano | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-HOU02 (3Q: 09:52) Marco Burden attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 26, Houston 3 |
| (3Q: 09:47) Marco Burden kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 09:47) Jim Hamilton ran a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Efrain Wiles, assisted by CB Bruce Wynn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | RCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-HOU21 (3Q: 09:07) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to TE Lee Lewis for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill. Lewis gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Double TE | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-HOU31 (3Q: 08:20) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. DE Joel Dearth hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB S.Powell | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | WLB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB D.Cobb | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU31 (3Q: 08:14) Damian England punted 41 yards. Stevie Garcia returned the kick 3 yards to the IND31. PENALTY: TE Marco Meyer of Indianapolis was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-IND18 (3Q: 08:07) Play-Action. Dusty Cruse pass completed to TE Stan Barber for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Barber | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND33 (3Q: 07:31) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran around right end for 67 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Cody Poore. Indianapolis 32, Houston 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | --- | | TE S.Barber |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | --- | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 07:31) Extra point by Marco Burden was good. Indianapolis 33, Houston 3 |
| (3Q: 07:13) Marco Burden kicked off 64 yards from the IND35. Vince Parham returned the ball 39 yards to the HOU40. Tackled by Roy Clouse. |
1-10-HOU40 (3Q: 06:54) Earnest Upshaw scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Bill Zwillinger.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Graham | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Powe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU48 (3Q: 06:23) Earnest Upshaw scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Logan Powe.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Graham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Protect | --- | MLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Powe | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND42 (3Q: 05:47) Junior Dimick ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Norbert Bronson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Graham |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Hammond |
| +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-IND43 (3Q: 05:08) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to RB Junior Dimick for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Shawn Powell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Graham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-IND36 (3Q: 04:22) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Ralph Waddle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Norbert Bronson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Graham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB D.Cobb | Man-to-Man | --- | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Powe | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND32 (3Q: 03:41) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to TE Hunter Palmer for 9 yards. Tackled by S Bruce Kellenberger. Palmer gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Graham | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Protect | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-1-IND23 (3Q: 02:57) Play-Action. Earnest Upshaw pass was dropped by RB Junior Dimick.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-IND23 (3Q: 02:49) Junior Dimick ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Roy Clouse. Key block delivered by Lee Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Graham |
| +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Powell | In Box | --- | | TE L.Lewis |
| +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS L.Powe | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND20 (3Q: 02:09) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Parham gained 2 yards after the catch. Indianapolis 33, Houston 9
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.Powell | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Graham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (3Q: 02:09) Extra point by Andre Crawford was good. Indianapolis 33, Houston 10 |
| (3Q: 01:56) Andre Crawford kicked off 66 yards from the HOU35. Stevie Garcia returned the ball 23 yards to the IND22. Tackled by Neil Graham. |
1-10-IND22 (3Q: 01:24) George Madison ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Emmanuel Barton, assisted by S Darnell Sheldon. Madison looked a little sluggish on this cold day.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Barber |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Madison | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Weber |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| --- | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-14-IND18 (3Q: 01:00) PENALTY: C Carl Van Pelt of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
| 2-19-IND13 (3Q: 00:54) PENALTY: C Carl Van Pelt of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
2-24-IND08 (3Q: 00:45) Play-Action. Dusty Cruse scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB S.George | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Garcia | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | DB K.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-20-IND12 (3Q: 00:18) Dusty Cruse pass completed to RB George Madison for 11 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Barber | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Madison | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-9-IND23 (4Q: 15:00) Chance Hardy punted 57 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU20. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 14:53) Junior Dimick ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill, assisted by ILB Norbert Bronson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Lewis |
| +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU22 (4Q: 14:22) Brock Dixon scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Bill Zwillinger.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU32 (4Q: 13:35) Junior Dimick ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Norbert Bronson. Key block delivered by Cristian Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | In Box | --- | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Graham |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-HOU41 (4Q: 12:50) Jim Hamilton ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Norbert Bronson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-HOU41 (4Q: 12:24) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.Powell | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB N.Bronson | Bump and Run | --- | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS L.Powe | Short Zone | --- | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 12:00) Eddie Walling ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Bill Zwillinger.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Lewis |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Walling | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Shapiro |
| +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-HOU46 (4Q: 11:23) Brock Dixon pass completed to RB Jim Hamilton for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Bruce Wynn. Hamilton gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Graham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND40 (4Q: 10:39) Junior Dimick ran a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Bill Zwillinger.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Lewis |
| +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-IND44 (4Q: 10:05) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Brody Kernbach for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Bruce Kellenberger. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: T Kurt Henson of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | --- | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-24-HOU46 (4Q: 09:55) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ralph Waddle. S Bruce Kellenberger defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Double SLOT | +++ |
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3-24-HOU46 (4Q: 09:48) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Neil Graham. DE Mitch Whipkey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Graham | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB S.Powell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB D.Cobb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 4-24-HOU46 (4Q: 09:41) Damian England punted 45 yards. Stevie Garcia called for a fair catch at the IND09. |
1-10-IND09 (4Q: 09:33) George Madison ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone, assisted by ILB Geoff Monroe.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Barber |
| --- | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Madison | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Stone | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Weber |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-IND09 (4Q: 08:48) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Cory MacMath.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Barber |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-IND14 (4Q: 08:16) Malik Weber ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Doug Solano.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Madison |
| +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Weber | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-7-IND12 (4Q: 07:35) Chance Hardy punted 49 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 11 yards to the HOU50. Tackled by Roy Clouse. |
1-10-HOU50 (4Q: 07:26) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Double SLOT | +++ |
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1-10-IND29 (4Q: 07:05) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Sam Shapiro. DE Joel Dearth hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Walling | Protect | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Shapiro | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB S.O'Neill | Double TE | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND29 (4Q: 06:59) Brock Dixon pass was dropped by TE Hunter Palmer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Walling | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Protect | --- | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Double TE | --- | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-IND29 (4Q: 06:49) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Ralph Waddle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Ronald Midler, assisted by CB Artie Perez. Waddle gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | RCB L.Powe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-1-IND20 (4Q: 06:27) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Lee Lewis for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Shawn Powell. Lewis gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Walling | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | MLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | WLB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB B.Kellenberger | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | SS R.Midler | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-IND10 (4Q: 06:07) Brock Dixon pass completed to FB Mack Hammond for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Daquan Cobb. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Graham | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-IND04 (4Q: 05:50) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Lee Lewis. DT Efrain Wiles hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Walling | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Double TE | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-4-IND04 (4Q: 05:43) PENALTY: G Cristian Cunningham of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-9-IND09 (4Q: 05:33) Brock Dixon pass was intended for WR Vince Parham and was intercepted by CB Artie Perez at the IND03. Tackled by Vince Parham.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Protect | +++ | MLB S.Powell | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB A.Perez | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | LCB D.Cobb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND03 (4Q: 05:21) George Madison ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Les Seaman, assisted by S Junior Jarzyna.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Barber |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Madison | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| --- | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| --- | RCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-IND05 (4Q: 04:34) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Garcia |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-IND10 (4Q: 03:48) George Madison ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Monty Rounds, assisted by OLB Shaquille George. Key block delivered by Andy Cerda.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | --- | | TE S.Barber |
| +++ | RDE L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Madison | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | WLB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND18 (4Q: 03:04) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Les Seaman. Key block delivered by Carl Van Pelt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Barber |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Out of Box | --- |
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2-1-IND27 (4Q: 02:20) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Everett Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Garcia |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| --- | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| --- | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-4-IND24 (4Q: 02:11) Malik Weber ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Monty Rounds, assisted by ILB Doug Solano.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | SLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Madison |
| +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Weber | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB D.Solano | In Box | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| --- | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| --- | NB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-2-IND26 (4Q: 02:04) Chance Hardy punted 56 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 22 yards to the HOU40. Tackled by Shawn Powell. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU40 (4Q: 01:58) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Neil Graham for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill, assisted by S Bruce Kellenberger. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Graham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Cobb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB O.Dawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB S.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Powe | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-HOU45 (4Q: 01:33) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Hunter Palmer for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Blake Collier.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Shapiro | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB D.Cobb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB O.Dawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB S.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Powe | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-HOU45 (4Q: 01:12) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Lee Lewis. CB Daquan Cobb simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE J.Dearth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Protect | +++ | LCB D.Cobb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB R.Midler | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB S.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS L.Powe | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-5-HOU45 (4Q: 01:02) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Neil Graham. S Logan Powe defended the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Graham | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB B.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | RCB L.Powe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB D.Cobb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB S.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU45 (4Q: 00:58) Dusty Cruse dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| 2-11-HOU46 (4Q: 00:50) Dusty Cruse dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 3-12-HOU47 (4Q: 00:03) Dusty Cruse dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Indianapolis Colts 33, Houston Texans 10 |